BECKERT'S ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS 



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TULIPS 



For grand effect as an earl y -.pun;; Qower the ["ulip probably heads 

 the list of bulbous plants. They arc so entirely hardy, easily cared 

 for, (lower so Freely in city or country, sun or shade, and as, with 

 proper selection of varieties, their (lowers may he enjoyed Ironi April 

 to June, ii natural!} follows that they arc becoming immcnselj popu- 

 lar. By planting scillas, crocus, snowdrops, etc., between the bulbs, 

 the same bed or space of ground will provide a beautilul display ol 

 these early gems, preceding and in no manner interfering with 1 lie 

 Tulips. Named varieties are to be preferred for satisfying; results, 

 and as we give the average height and relative blooming season of 

 most varieties, selections as to color and se ason may be readily made. 

 Plant S to (> inches apart, and cover to a depth of 4 to 6 inches from 

 the crown of the bulb — the lesser depth for light soil, the greater for 

 heavy soil. 



For house-culture plant lour to six bulbs in a 6-inch pot, and in 

 proportion for the larger sizes of bulb-pans; treat as advised for hya- 

 cinths. Good roots and plent v of t hem before bringing plants to light 

 and warmth are essential to success. 



Nearly all varieties of Single Early Tulips can be forced. Varieties 

 that are the most suitable for forcing are marked with an asterisk (*). 



The numbers following the names indicate the height in inches to 

 which they grow. These heights as given arc, however, only approx- 

 imate, as thev vary according to soil, seasons, and other conditions. 



Time of Flowering. The order of (lowering is indicated by the 

 letters A, B, C, and D. The difference in time of flowering is not 

 great, so that those under the A class can be planted with those of the 

 H class, anil the B class with the C class, and so on. 



POSTAGE ON TULIPS. If to be sent by parcel post, add 

 postage for 1 lb. per doz. bulbs, or for 7 lbs. per 100 bulbs, at your 

 zone rate. 



Six bulbs at dozen rate, 50 bulbs at 100 rate, 500 bulbs at 1,000 rate. 



Choice Single Early Tulips 



'Brilliant Star. 12-B. Brilliant vermilion- Each Doz. 100 

 scarlet. A very early forcer of great sub- 

 stance. Flowers earlier than Vermilion Bril- 

 liant SO 10 $1 10 $8 00 



^Cardinal Rampolla. 7-B. Yellow, bordered 



orange-red .. 07 70 5 00 



Cullinan. 1 3-B. The most beautiful pink; 

 middle of petals creamy white, with a broad 

 edge of lovely pink. Of great merit. Extra 



fine for bedding 10 85 6 00 



Grace Darling. 14-B. Bright bronze-scarlet 

 with yellow base; a very large flower with a 



strong stem. Unsurpassed as a bedder 06 60 4 00 



*La Reine Maximus. 12-B. Color and habit 

 identical with La Reine, but the flower is 



double the size of the last named 07 65 4 50 



La Remarquable. 12-C. Claret-purple, with 

 light border; immense flower, with slightly 



reflexing petals on strong stems 07 70 5 00 



*Le Matador. 12-A. Deep, glistening rose- 

 pink, tipped creamy white. One of the 



earliest, forcing easily by Christmas 07 70 5 00 



•Primrose Queen. 12-B. A yellow sport of 

 La Reine. Primrose on the outside, clear 

 yellow inside. Forces splendidly and equally 



good as a bedder 05 45 3 00 



•Albion (White Hawk). 12-C. Large, 

 globular, pure white; crinkled 



petals. Fine for forcing and out- Each Doz. 100 1,000 



doors SO 05 SO 45 S3 00 S26 00 



Artus (Garibaldi). 10-B. Brilliant 

 scarlet, with clear yellow center. A 



verv handsome flower 04 35 2 50 21 00 



•Belle Alliance (Waterloo). 9-B. 

 Large, sweet-scented; scarlet. Ex- 

 cellent for forcing and bedding, as 



well as cutting 05 45 3 00 25 00 



Chrysolora. 11-B. Golden yellow. 

 Fine bedder. Flower keeps its color 



well until the petals drop 05 45 3 00 26 00 



Couleur Cardinal. 12-D. Outside 

 bronze-scarlet, inside glittering 

 crimson; large, fine flowers. Very 



fine for bedding and late forcing 07 70 4 75 40 00 



Cottage Maid (La Precieuse). 7-C. 

 Bright pink. Splendid for late 



forcing and for bedding 04 40 2 50 20 00 



Bed of Single Tulips 



Cramoisi Brillant. 10-C. Brilliant Each Doz. 

 scarlet. A splendid bedder and sure 

 forcer. Very handsome flower. . . .SO 04 



Duchesse de Parma. 10-C. Orange- 

 red, margined deep yellow. A splen- 

 did bedder with tall, strong stem. . 04 



Flamingo. 12-C. White, flaked 

 bright carmine-rose. A sport from 

 White Hawk, having its artistic 

 shape with its more or less crinkled 

 petals 



Fred Moore. 12-A. Dark orange 

 sport of Thomas Moore; has a tall 

 stem and forces easily by Christmas. 04 

 *GoIden Queen. 12-B. One of the 

 best yellows; large, well-shaped 

 golden yellow flower on strong 

 stem. Early forcer 05 



100 



1,000 



SO 40 S2 75 S22 00 



35 2 50 22 00 



10 1 00 6 75 



35 2 50 22 00 



55 3 50 30 00 



